The Australians may need name tags. For that matter, so may some of the Kiwis. But summer is here folks! And so’s the cricket. Anyone game to speculate on this game?
Off-season odyssey. Part I
December 1, 2011 by 17 Comments
From the Bottom, Up. Doug was a postie, one year off retiring. Bert, I reckon, propped up the bar most nights. “I drive an excavator, do as little work as possible,” he said. It was a small town, the smallest. I got the impression Bert’s way was the general way. The sun was an [Read more]
THE ALMANAC AFFLICTION
December 1, 2011 by 1 Comment
I’ve got a strange affliction that’s always on my mind. It’s such a strong addiction it takes up lots of time. Morning, noon and night and when I should be fast asleep I get the urge to read or write and can’t resist a peep. Footy yarns, opinions Belly laughs and thoughts. [Read more]
A few (twisted) words about Australia’s team to play NZ
November 30, 2011 by 5 Comments
by Andrew Gigacz By this time tomorrow at least three, and possibly four, players will have made their Test debut for Australia. Dave Warner will complete his transformation from being a two-hour player to a five-day cricketer, and at least two of James Pattinson, Mitchell Starc and Ben Cutting will form part of the [Read more]
Do not go gentle into that good night…
November 30, 2011 by 5 Comments
by Nick Withers Two facts I did not make up: Shane Watson has a book, and it is titled Watto. And you thought Australian cricket was on the mend? I’m sure Watto means well, but it’s a bit early to be crying bright about frail deeds, isn’t it? Crying bright about your frail back [Read more]
Haiku for Maggie
November 30, 2011 by 2 Comments
by Damien Little The morning sun beats Starting slowly unsteady Gripping handle bars Determination Can’t let go a father’s test Start over again Determination Possibilities awake Feel freedom flying
An offer I couldn’t refuse
November 29, 2011 by 9 Comments
by Mic Rees I recently received an invitation to attend the Footscray Edgewater Cricket Club’s 12th annual Chairman’s Luncheon. After some procrastination I foolhardily knocked back the generous offer. Fortunately my wife and a few work colleges told me that my original decision to decline was one of gross stupidity and I should reconsider. [Read more]
For Those Who Wait
November 29, 2011 by 3 Comments
Barry Nicholls’ new book – For Those Who Wait, the Barry Jarman Story – was launched by Ashley Mallett at the Adelaide Oval last Friday. The Australian’s Andrew Faulkner was there. You can catch his article about the night at the link below. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/great-keeper-barry-jarman-lived-in-the-considerable-shadow-of-wally-grout/story-e6frg7rx-1226207503426
Almanackers immortalised at Victoria Park
November 29, 2011 by 4 Comments
by Vin Maskell Pamela Sherpa, Haiku Bob, John Harms and Vin Maskell are amongst several Almanackers who are part of a permanent sound installation to be officially unveiled at Victoria Park this Sunday afternoon, 4 December. The sound installation is called For The Love Of It and is located in a walkway of the Sherrin Stand. It is one [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 7 (2011/12)
November 29, 2011 by 4 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Melbourne Victory has moved to 3rd on the A-league table with a dramatic 3-2 win at home to Gold Coast on Sunday. The North End’s “You’ll be sacked in the morning” chant directed at Mehmet Durakovic was quickly extinguished less than a minute into the game, when an [Read more]
A Confederacy of Dunces* (Pt 1)
November 29, 2011 by 12 Comments
Poor governance is as integral to the folklore of cricket as WG Grace’s girth and Spofforth’s demonic gaze. For every cricketer who ever thought Yes I Can, there’s usually been an administrator coming up with a reason why he couldn’t. The rule of egg-and-bacon-tied buffers from Lords became entrenched in the Victorian era and [Read more]
Crio’s Q: …time please, Gentlemen
November 28, 2011 by 15 Comments
Those of us who watch and comment on Test Cricket are convinced of its unique qualities and enduring fascination. We love it. “Why…just look at the AUST/SA and INDIA/WI Tests completed last week.” But others are less convinced. Slow. Irrelevant. Outdated. “Look”, they counter, “at the crowds and coverage last week!”.
I take thee, Sainter
November 28, 2011 by 19 Comments
Round One Bye David Downer The council paddock behind our Glen Waverley childhood home staged some fierce after-school battles. Kick to kick. Then fight. Then squeal to Mum. Generally in that order. I was Tony Lockett. My brother Chris, he was Tony Lockett too. In reality, Chris’ kicking gait was more circa-1980s Stewie Loewe. [Read more]
Photo Essay: Michael Nesser
November 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Peter Argent There was just a hint that this lad could have some real talent. In a team that got smashed at Adelaide Oval in a one-day mid week fixture against a modest Redbacks bowling attack, 21-year-old Michael Nesser gave an inkling that he may just be a little special. He collected his first [Read more]
A blue sort of fortnight
November 27, 2011 by 3 Comments
A blue sort of fortnight It is Saturday night, the night before my birthday, I’m just clinging to my fifties. I’ve had a pretty crappy week. My husband and I work together, with a small staff, and are a bit over-worked and snapping at each other. We were robbed at work on Sunday night, [Read more]
Getting out to the Almanac launch
November 27, 2011 by 4 Comments
by Julia Harrison After downing a (prescribed) Valium, getting Mum to drop contraband skinny jeans and digesting an unpalatable banana flavoured Ensure Plus supplement drink my cousin Jess signed me out of the clinic I’ve been residing in for five days and we headed off in her shitheap of a car to the Clyde [Read more]
2011 Almanac Launch photos
November 25, 2011 by 29 Comments
Thanks to Yvette Wroby for these happy snaps from Thursday night’s launch.
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